What liners are best for egg muffins?

Alternatively, you can use paper liners or silicone liners to prevent sticking. You'll also need a rimmed baking sheet that the muffin pan fits into. (This is important! You'll be lifting this pan to place the egg muffins in the oven.)

How do you keep egg muffins from sticking?

Grease the muffin pans and skip the liner. My egg muffins comes out clean every time. Most muffin trays are made with non-stick materials now anyway, so a tiny bit of oil is enough to keep it from sticking at all.

How does the frittata get its fluffy texture?

Making a good frittata involves vigorously beating eggs. A non-negotiable, this allows air to be incorporated into the custard. Consequently, as the frittata cooks, this trapped air causes the eggs to puff up , giving the dish its iconic light and fluffy texture.

Why are my egg muffins soggy?

If your egg muffins are soggy, you likely used a lot of veggies with high water content . Next time, saute the veggies before adding them to the egg cups to remove the excess moisture.

Can I use butter instead of muffin liners?

Are cupcake liners really needed for cupcakes/muffins? Not really. If you're using liners just to keep cupcakes from sticking to the pan, you could omit them by greasing the cups with shortening or butter , or using a non-stick cooking spray.

What can I use if I don't have muffin liners?

First, cut a sheet of parchment into five-to-six-inch squares. Then, place the squares over the holes in the muffin tin, and use the heel of a small glass to mold the paper into the indent.

Frittata Egg Muffins Recipe made 3 ways! (2024)

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Frittata Egg Muffins made 3 Ways are super simple to prepare for a grab and go breakfast!

Use my flavor combos or your favorite add-ins to create your own breakfast masterpiece!

Morning time is hectic around these parts, which is why I love prepping these delicious and easy Breakfast Egg Muffins for the week. Even my kids love to get in on the action and come up with new flavor combinations! These egg muffins are great if you’re trying to go low-carb or on a keto diet.

Basic Frittata Egg Muffins Recipe

The base recipe for my Frittata Egg Muffins is very simple and only requires a handful of ingredients.

Eggs
Heavy Cream
Diced Onion (or onion powder if desired)
Salt & Pepper

PRO TIP: Make sure you whisk your frittata muffin ingredients really well, so that the mixture is a pale yellow.

Egg Muffin Ingredient Add-Ins

You can customize these mini frittatas with just about anything your heart desires! Having trouble deciding what to add? Think about your favorite omelette ingredients! Or better yet, give these simple flavors a try!

Tomato, Mozzarella & Pesto

All you need is three additional ingredients to the base recipe above to create this delicious, Italian-inspired frittata muffin. A few halved grape tomatoes, a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella and a drizzle of prepared basil pesto. Use my homemade basil pesto or store bought!

Bacon, Cheddar & Chives

Crispy bacon, mild cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh chives make this classic flavor combo a kid favorite!

Mushroom, Garlic & Peppers

One of my favorite omelette flavors blends perfectly into a mini frittata. Sliced mushrooms, diced red bell peppers and minced garlic make for a delicious combo.

Muffin Tin Frittatas

These frittatas are similar to a quiche, in that the filling is made primarily of eggs, but unlike a quiche because it has no crust. That means that these delicious frittatas are gluten free and even easier to prepare.

We love serving these with a dash of hot sauce, sliced avocado and diced tomatoes. My kids love adding a dollop of sour cream on top too.

PRO TIP: Try placing the warm egg muffin between two toasted english muffin slices for a quick breakfast sandwich!

How Do You Keep Egg Muffins From Deflating?

You’ll notice that when baking, your egg muffins will rise nice and tall. They’ll puff up and look gorgeous and once removed from the oven, they’ll fall back down to a flatter top.

How Long To Bake Egg Muffins?

What I’ve found after much trial and error, is that the egg cups need between 15 to 17 minutes of cook time.

The more moisture-rich add-ins (tomato, pesto, mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, mozzarella) will make the egg cups take longer to bake, while the more dense add-ins (bacon, cheddar, broccoli, sausage) allow the egg cups cook in less time.

Verdict – just keep an eye on them while they’re baking and once you see the tops of them not jiggle and lose their shiny top you should be good.

Tips and Tricks for Making Perfect Egg Muffins:

Make sure to grease your muffin pan with non-stick spray or use silicone liners for easy removal.
Fill your muffin cups up to 3/4 of the way with the egg mixture. The eggs will rise when baking and you don’t want them to overflow!
Don’t overcook your egg muffins or they will become dried out and rubbery. Cook just until the center is set.
Let the muffins cool slightly before running a plastic knife or spatula around the edges of the muffins to remove them.

How To Store Egg Muffins

Storing the cooked Frittata Egg Muffins is super simple! Let them cool completely then wrap them individually in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped muffins in a zip close bag in the refrigerator for up to 6 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months!

How to Reheat-

Simply unwrap the egg muffin and then wrap in a damp paper towel. Microwave on a microwave safe plate in 20 second increments until heated through.

More Breakfast Recipes To Try:

Bacon Cheddar Quiche Recipe
Breakfast Casserole Muffins
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Tailgating Breakfast Sandwiches

Breakfast is ready in no time with this simple and delicious Frittata Egg Muffin Recipe!

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Frittata Egg Muffins 3 Ways

Breakfast is ready in no time with these low carb frittata muffins! Use the base as your starting point and add in your favorite toppings as desired!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Ingredients

12 large eggs
2 tbsp heavy cream
2 tbsp onion, finely diced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Optional Frittata Add-Ins

diced tomato
mozzarella cheese, shredded
basil pesto
bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled
mild cheddar cheese, shredded
mushrooms, sliced
red bell pepper, diced
garlic, minced

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F. Coat a 12 count muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with silicone muffin cups.
Combine the eggs, heavy cream, diced onion and salt and pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine, until the mixture is a pale yellow.
Divide the egg mixture between the 12 cups and add in your favorite toppings as desired, making sure to not fill the cups more than 3/4 of the way full.
Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until the center of the egg cups are set and no longer shiny on top. Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the cups. Enjoy right away or let cool completely, then wrap and store in the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition facts are based on the base egg mixture - add-ins will change the values.

Nutrition

Keywords: Breakfast, Easy, eggs, frittata, muffins

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